#AE8B9D

#AE8B9D

Overview

#AE8B9D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 174, 139, 157, in HSL 329.1°, 17.8%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.1%, 9.8%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE8B9D

RGB

174, 139, 157

HSL

329.1, 17.8%, 61.4%

HSV

329.1, 20.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.1%, 9.8%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6749 0.049 346.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AE8B9D;
color: #AE8B9D;
border-color: #AE8B9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8B9D?

RGB(174, 139, 157) · HSL(329.1, 17.8%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.1%, 9.8%, 31.8%)

Does #AE8B9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8B9D?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8B9D background; contrast on black is 6.98:1.